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Weld County Referral
July 18, 2013
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: DR. RANDY MILLER Case Number: MET13-0002
Please Reply By: August 15, 2013 Planner: Michelle Martin
Project: A Service Plan for the Eaton Park and Recreation District
Location: coextensive with the boundaries of the School District Weld RE -2
Legal Description: See Exhibit A in the application
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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We have reviewed the request and find that it does /does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature
Agency
/s/ Brad Yatabe
Weld County Attorney's Office
Date 08/15/13
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
August 15, 2013
WELD COUNTY ATTORNEYS OFFICE
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, CO 80632-0758
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
PHONE: (970) 336-7235
FAX: (970) 352-0242
Re: Proposed Eaton Area Park & Recreation District Comments From Weld County Attorney's
Office
Upon initial receipt of the Eaton Area Park & Recreation District Service Plan
(hereinafter "Service Plan"), I completed a review to ensure that the Service Plan addressed the
requisite factors set forth in Title 32, C.R.S., and Chapter II, Art. XIV of the Weld County Code.
The Service Plan does, in form, address the legal requirements of Title 32 and the Weld County
Code. My review of the Service Plan did not address whether the Service Plan substantively
meets the requirements of Title 32 and the Weld County Code as this is a matter for the finder
of fact to determine.
Sincerely,
Brad Yate
Assistant eld County Attorney
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
July 18, 2013
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: DR. RANDY MILLER Case Number: MET13-0002
Please Reply By: August 15, 2013 Planner: Michelle Martin
Project: A Service Plan for the Eaton Park and Recreation District
Location: coextensive with the boundaries of the School District Weld RE -2
Legal Description: See Exhibit A in the application
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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We have reviewed the request and find that it does /does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature
Agency
Donald D. Warden
Weld County Finance and Administration
Date 7/26/2013
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
EATON RECREATION DISTRICT SERVICE PLAN COMMENTS FROM
WELD COUNTY FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
In response to your referral concerning the Service Plans for the Eaton Recreation
District I have the following to offer as it relates to the financial plan of the service plan
primarily. Other subjects of the service plan, such as, services in the area, compliance
to master plan (comprehensive plan), etc I will leave for other referral agencies with
more expertise in those areas
As I mention in the review of the Platte Valley Recreation District's Service Plan in
reviewing a service plan for a Title 32 special districts, other than metropolitan districts,
it become evident that in the county code the service plan requirements were developed
more specifically for Metropolitan Districts than other Title 32 special districts. The code
says Metropolitan Districts and all other Title 32 Special Districts. Some of the
requirements in the county code are not as appropriate or as applicable to a Recreation
District or other specialized title 32 special districts because of their very nature. The
code probably should say something like, "these requirements are for Metropolitan
Districts and where sections are applicable to other Title 32 Special Districts".
The concerns for the maximum mill levy and debt limits are not as important for a
Recreation District. The Eaton Recreation District is only anticipating 3.924 mills for debt
and 3 mills for operations in their financial model, which seems realistic. The limits in the
county code were for metro districts and really are not applicable here because the
limits are much higher than a recreation district would use. That said the financial plan
calls for mill levies well within the limits allowed in the code, so I do not see any
problem. The duration of the debt is 25 years, which conforms to the county code.
The financial portion of the service plan is adequate. George K. Baum & Company,
statements of significant assumptions seem reasonable and the pro -forma financial plan
prepared seems realistic and feasible. If anything the assessed value assumptions are
conservative, but since the proposed district is 74% reliant upon the assessed value of
oil and gas production the conservative nature of the estimates are prudent.
George K. Baum & Company is listed as a bond dealer/underwriter in the Bond Buyers
Marketplace Red Book, so they are qualified under the county code to make the
financial presentation for the service plan and the data can be relied upon based upon
their professional credentials.
Per page 8 paragraph 7 of the Service Plan although the District under state statute is
eligible to receive 50% of the per capita amount from the Conservation Trust Fund
allocation each year, the District shall not apply for or accept Conservation Trust Funds,
Great Outdoors Colorado Funds or other funds available from or through governmental
or nonprofit entities for which the County is eligible to apply, except pursuant to an
intergovernmental agreement with the County. As a result the County will not see any
reduction in the County's Conservation Trust Fund allocation, because of the creation of
the Eaton Recreation District.
CONCLUSION: The information presented regarding the statements of significant
assumptions seem reasonable and the pro -forma financial plan prepared seems
realistic and feasible. Therefore, from review of the service plans I would recommend
approval of the service plan based upon my conclusion that the financial matters in the
service plans appear to be in conformance with the county's district policies. The
financial portion of the service plan is adequate. The main risk financially for this district
is its heavy reliance upon oil and gas assessed valuation for property tax revenues to
service the debt and generate operating revenues. Because of this fact conservative
revenue assumptions are appropriate.
Prepared by Donald Warden, Director of Budget and Management Analysis
Eaton Recreation District Service Plan Comments
Memorandum
TO: Michelle Martin, W.C. Planning
DATE: August 15, 2013
FROM: Lauren Light, W.C. Department of
Public Health and Environment
CASE NO.: MET13-0002 NAME: Service Plan for the
Eaton Park and Recreation District
The Weld County Environmental Health Department has reviewed the Service Plan for the
Eaton Park and Recreation District. A Park and Recreation District will be formed under the
Special District Act. While Environmental Health cannot address the formation or financial
aspect of the proposed District we do support the objective of the District to provide access
to affordable and quality recreational services. The draft of the Weld County Department of
Public Health and Environment 2012 - 2015 Strategic Plan includes goals and objectives
related to improving the health of the community. For example, Goal 3 states: To lessen
adverse public health impacts of disease (through prevention).
Department -wide objective from CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan): By 2015,
reduce risks for chronic disease and help residents maintain a healthy body weight through:
a. increased access and consumption of healthy and affordable foods in (high
need Weld) communities.
b. increased access and participation in physical activity among less active
adults and children in Weld County.
c. Mental health objective too
The Environmental Health Department encourages active lifestyles. Physical inactivity has
contributed to the obesity epidemic in America and is a risk factor in high blood pressure,
heart disease, some types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, stroke,
osteoarthritis, high cholesterol, and other chronic ailments.
The proposed District will potentially include; an indoor recreational pool, a large
gymnasium(with three volleyball/basketball courts), multi -purpose meeting/group rooms, a
competitive swim and dive pool to host high school and swim club meets and practices.
Cardio and weight lifting equipment and indoor walking/running track. A kitchen/concession
area will be available for programming use. The outdoor facility grounds will potentially
include a splash park, walking/biking trails, gazebos, parks and volleyball pits, a youth
soccer/lacrosse field and two youth baseball/softball fields.
The proposed Eaton Park and Recreation District will promote healthy lifestyles and may
reduce health care costs by providing opportunities for regular exercise.
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